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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.11, 374.36 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.11, 374.36 and 176.81 is: 264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.11 : 374.36 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.11/374.36 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.11x = 374.36 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.11x = 66,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,187.84/250.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.63

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